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NL16 VFY

2016 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,847 mi
Last recorded56,847 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 VFY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 56,847 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Treads wear area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 56,847 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall area (Ply or cords exposed when observed) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Treads wear area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 50,672 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service info shows

Pass 7 Sep 2023 44,059 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 44,059 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 37,478 miles

Front Dent in bonnet.

Offside Front Tyre wearing uneven.

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 37,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Dent in bonnet.

Offside Front Tyre wearing uneven.

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 33,972 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 28,560 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 174,005 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 174,005 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 17,858 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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NL16 VFY is a 2016 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 52,668 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL16 VFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 10 years old, this Seat Leon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NL16 VFY registered?

NL16 VFY is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is NL16 VFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL16 VFY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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